Popular for their long-lasting scents and skin-friendly qualities, perfume oils are perfect for anyone looking for a signature scent that is both unique and skin-safe.
Let’s find out what perfume oil is and how to use it.
What is perfume oil?
Unlike traditional perfumes which are diluted with alcohol and water, perfume oils are made from a blend of aromatic oils. This makes them more potent, longer-lasting and less likely to irritate the skin. Perfume oils are known for providing expensive-smelling scents that linger all day long.
How to use perfume oil?
Since perfume oil is more concentrated, a little goes a long way. Apply sparingly using the applicator or your fingertip and dab gently. You’ll likely need to re-apply perfume oils less than a traditional fragrance, but this depends on personal preference too.
How to apply perfume oil
The best way to apply perfume oil is to your pulse points, such as your wrists, throat, inner elbows and behind the ears. These are the places where your body emits the most heat, which helps to diffuse and intensify the scent.
Perfume oils tend to come in small bottles with rollerball applicators, meaning they’re perfect for on-the-go application too. Pop one in every purse or bag and you’ll always have a fragrance to hand.
Is perfume oil better for your skin?
Perfume oils tend to only contain essential oils and natural ingredients, meaning they’re unlikely to cause any skin irritation. Perfume oils lock in moisture, rather than strip the skin of its natural oils like alcohol-based perfume, leaving the skin hydrated andsmelling good.
Is perfume oil better than perfume?
Whether perfume oil is better than traditional fragrance comes down to individual preference; some people enjoy the intensity and longevity of perfume oils, but others might prefer the ease of application of a classic perfume. We recommend having a mixture of both for the ultimate fragrance collection.
That being said, if you’re looking to get your money’s worth, perfume oil might be better for you. With alcohol-based perfumes, much of the scent gets lost in the air when sprayed, instead of clinging to the skin. With perfume oils, the scent is applied straight to the skin, so you don’t lose out on any of the fragrances.
Does oil perfumes last longer?
Often, perfume oil does last longer than traditional perfume. The oil base allows the scent to adhere to the skin, ensuring you’ll smell good from morning to night.
Do perfume oils smell different on everyone?
When perfume oils are applied to the skin they work in harmony with your body chemistry to create a unique scent. This scent can also change and become more potent throughout the day as your temperature naturally rises.
Can you layer perfume oils?
If you’re a fragrance enthusiast who loves to play around with your scents, you need to add perfume oils to your collection. As they are applied directly to the skin, oil-based perfumes are ideal for layering to create unique perfume combinations that will be sure to turn a few heads when you walk in the room.
Fragrance oils for the home
Oil-based diffusers work in essentially the same way as oil-based perfumes, but instead of applying to your skin, the scent wafts effortlessly around your home. From Patchouli & Guaiac to Black Cherry and Citrus Grapefruit, check out our home fragrance range to ensure your home smells just as good as you do!
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Still searching for the perfect perfume? Browse our full fragrance collection for the ultimate range of perfumes, aftershaves and fragrance gift sets. For more scent-spiration, don’t forget to check out the Fragrance Direct Blog.
